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Spiritual Formation

What does it look like to grow intentionally in our spiritual lives, being formed day in and day out into the image of Christ? These spiritual formation resources dig into practical and theological aspects of growing spiritually, including spiritual practices you can try and wisdom for spiritual direction and mentoring. For even more, read articles from IVP authors on topics related to spiritual formation or browse books on personal growth and personality. 

Christ's Empowering Presence: The Pursuit of God Through the Ages, By Gary Tyra
Christ's Empowering Presence
Gary Tyra
5625
This Changes Everything: Unleashing the Power of the Resurrection in Your Life, By Ray Johnston
This Changes Everything
Ray Johnston
5768
Invitations from God: Accepting God's Offer to Rest, Weep, Forgive, Wait, Remember and More, By Adele Ahlberg Calhoun
Invitations from God
Adele Ahlberg Calhoun
3553
Living Without Enemies: Being Present in the Midst of Violence, By Samuel Wells and Marcia A. Owen
Living Without Enemies
Samuel Wells and Marcia A. Owen
3456
Practicing the Way of Jesus: Life Together in the Kingdom of Love, By Mark Scandrette
Practicing the Way of Jesus
Mark Scandrette
3634
Knowing Grace: Cultivating a Lifestyle of Godliness, By Joanne J. Jung
Knowing Grace
5690
Abundant Simplicity: Discovering the Unhurried Rhythms of Grace, By Jan Johnson
Abundant Simplicity
Jan Johnson
3547
Renovation of the Church: What Happens When a Seeker Church Discovers Spiritual Formation, By Kent Carlson and Mike Lueken
Renovation of the Church
Kent Carlson and Mike Lueken
3546
Contemplative Vision: A Guide to Christian Art and Prayer, By Juliet Benner
Contemplative Vision
Juliet Benner
3544
This Sacred Moment: Becoming Holy Right Where You Are, By Albert Haase OFM
This Sacred Moment
Albert Haase OFM
3543
The Kingdom and the Cross, By James Bryan Smith
The Kingdom and the Cross
James Bryan Smith
3549
Besides the Bible: 100 Books that Have, Should, or Will Create Christian Culture, By Dan Gibson and Jordan Green and John Pattison
Besides the Bible
Dan Gibson and Jordan Green and John Pattison
5610
Discovering Our Spiritual Identity: Practices for God's Beloved, By Trevor Hudson
Discovering Our Spiritual Identity
Trevor Hudson
1092
Invitation to Solitude and Silence: Experiencing God's Transforming Presence, By Ruth Haley Barton
Invitation to Solitude and Silence
Ruth Haley Barton
3545
Cat & Dog Prayer: Rethinking Our Conversations with Our Master, By Bob Sjogren and Gerald Robison
Cat & Dog Prayer
Bob Sjogren and Gerald Robison
5620
Uncommon Decency: Christian Civility in an Uncivil World, By Richard J. Mouw
Uncommon Decency
Richard J. Mouw
3309
The Good and Beautiful Community: Following the Spirit, Extending Grace, Demonstrating Love, By James Bryan Smith
The Good and Beautiful Community
James Bryan Smith
3533
Journey with Jesus: Discovering the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius, By Larry Warner
Journey with Jesus
Larry Warner
3541
The Wisdom of Pixar: An Animated Look at Virtue, By Robert Velarde
The Wisdom of Pixar
Robert Velarde
3297
Life in the Spirit: Spiritual Formation in Theological Perspective, Edited by Jeffrey P. Greenman and George Kalantzis
Life in the Spirit
Edited by Jeffrey P. Greenman and George Kalantzis
3879
Psychology in the Spirit: Contours of a Transformational Psychology, By John H. Coe and Todd W. Hall
Psychology in the Spirit
John H. Coe and Todd W. Hall
2813
Scripture by Heart: Devotional Practices for Memorizing God's Word, By Joshua Choonmin Kang
Scripture by Heart
Joshua Choonmin Kang
3536
The Leadership Ellipse: Shaping How We Lead by Who We Are, By Robert A. Fryling
The Leadership Ellipse
Robert A. Fryling
3538
The Good and Beautiful Life: Putting on the Character of Christ, By James Bryan Smith
The Good and Beautiful Life
James Bryan Smith
3532
A Just Forgiveness: Responsible Healing Without Excusing Injustice, By Everett L. Worthington Jr.
A Just Forgiveness
Everett L. Worthington Jr.
3701